{"id":87794,"date":"2025-06-01T06:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87794"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:54:18","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-about-the-mahanavami-dibba-1-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-about-the-mahanavami-dibba-1-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba :\n  1. It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It was the name of a giant box of sweets distributed at the Mahanavami festival.<\/li>\n<li>2. It was the name of a massive platform with a base covered with relief carvings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is 2 only.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Mahanavami Dibba is a large stone platform located in the royal enclosure of Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It served as a central structure for royal ceremonies, particularly during the Mahanavami festival (equivalent to Dasara\/Navaratri). Its multi-layered base is adorned with extensive relief carvings depicting various aspects of life, festivities, and tribute bearers. Statement 1 is incorrect as it was a physical platform, not a container for sweets. Statement 2 accurately describes the platform and its decorative carvings.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Mahanavami festival was one of the most important annual celebrations in the Vijayanagara Empire, showcasing the power and grandeur of the king and his kingdom. European travelers like Domingo Paes described the elaborate ceremonies conducted on and around this platform.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba : 1. It was the name of a giant box of sweets distributed at the Mahanavami festival. 2. It was the name of a massive platform with a base covered with relief carvings. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba :\n  1. It\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-about-the-mahanavami-dibba-1-it\/#more-87794\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements about the Mahanavami Dibba :<br \/>\n  1. 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